mjameyson

My surgery is Tuesday. I am so ready! This pre op diet is not my friend.

Can I be nosy and ask if y'all were self pay for the TT and boob jobs? Did insurance cover any of it?

I did a same day surgery and wrote a detailed post. Feel free to check it out. Good luck!
http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/71617-jay1234s-thread/

Just sent you both invitations

It isn't really that you can't have NG tubes I had one when i woke up from surgery, its the blind NG tube that is the problem. If they don't know your stomach is smaller and they just go poking a tube down your throat they could puncture something. Its a bigger deal in bypass, but still an issue in sleeve. Same thing with NSAIDS they won't kill you, but they could harm the sleeve because you are more susceptible to ulcers etc. I was told things such as advil could be reintroduced but that i may have to stay on an antacid for the rest of my life if i took it. For me its worth it because Tylonel doesn't work for me.

Surgery tomorrow? Cmon, You need to ask your doc, not us here. He's the one that needs to be aware of any meds you're taking. And yes, it's a drug.

One other thing, I felt like I had more weight that I wanted to lose than what I felt like I would be able to with the lap band. You are going to get pretty one sided opinions on the VSG website (as you should, we are the sleeve!) but you should also check the band websites and ask them too. Then make the best decision with the info you get. Good luck!

Nsaids are things with a non steriod anti inflammatory like aspirin and ibuprofen. The other is when you get a tube stuck down your esophagus.

I'm in Lafayette and my surgery is April 23! Looking forward to it and wishing you all the best.

April 23 is my surgery date! I'm so excited but getting anxious. Please add me to the group Moniquejameyson@yahoo.com